Cambian Spring Hill
Other independent special school · Ages 8–19 · Ripon, North Yorkshire
Cambian Spring Hill is an independent special school in Ripon, North Yorkshire for ages 8–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–19
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 34 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The school prioritises building strong relationships with pupils.”
- “It strives to understand pupils and their often complex individual needs.”
- “This contributes to a calm learning environment where pupils behave well.”
To improve
- “However, they do not consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ basic English skills.”
- “This impacts on the quality of pupils’ written work.”
- “The school does not, however, have a strategic approach to the teaching of reading.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 14% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 13 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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